HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220719 PA RM MinutesROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority meeting held
on July 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West .
Chairperson Essler called the meeting to order with Port Authority Commissioners Droste, Weisensel,
Freske, Ober and Block in attendance. Staff present included Executive Director Martin and Deputy
Director Kienberger. Commissioner Wolf was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Essler Second by Weisensel
Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Ayes: 6.
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Weisensel Second by Freske
Motion to approve the consent agenda
3.a. Approval of the June 21, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes
Ayes: Weisensel, Block, Ober, Essler, Freske, Droste
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
None at this time.
REPORTS FROM PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Block provided details regarding upcoming strategies from the League of MN Cities regarding
affordable housing and transit authority. Block will share additional information once available.
NEW BUSINESS
6.a. Open to Business Update
Natalie Mouilso of Dakota County Open to Business Program was present and shared information regarding
the partnership between Rosemount and Dakota County and what services are available for our local
businesses.
6.b. Port Authority Structure and Powers
Economic Development Coordinator Van Oss discussed the main points of differences of a Port Authority
and Economic Development Authority. A handout reviewed by Ehlers was provided to detail the outlines of
the statute of what rights a Port Authority has.
ROSEMOUNT PORT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 19, 2022
OLD BUSINESS
4.a. Project Updates
Eric Van Oss provided an update to a few of the project’s commissioners requested follow ups on;
Speedway to continues to be a lengthy process legally and stated there are multiple parties interested and
staff will create an action plan for the different options available for the City.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
None.
COMMUNITY/AUDIENCE RECOGNITION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Port Authority and upon a Motion by Essler and
Second by Freske the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Fasbender
City Clerk